91´«Ã½

The Handbook includes the Bylaws of the association and describes the general responsibilities, activities, and composition of priority groups and committees. The procedures described are consistent with those in effect at 91´«Ã½ Headquarters, and in some cases are dictated by overall 91´«Ã½ policies.

Table of Contents

-Revised May 2014-

Policies and Organizational Guidelines
Publications
History
Governance
Committees
Annual Conference Planning

Policies and Organizational Guidelines

ALSC-specific

• ALSC Community Agreements
• ALSC Board of Directors Meeting Policy
• Bylaws
• Field of Responsibility Statement
• General Information
• Headquarters Service
• Corporate Sponsorship Guidelines
• Electronic Discussion List (ALSC-L) Policy
• Guidelines for Electronic Communication
• Frequently asked questions about the Policy for Service on Award or Notable Children's Books Committees
• Policy for Service on the Children's Literature Lecture Award Committee
• Policy for Service on Award Committees
• Policy for Service on Media Evaluation Committees
• Policy for Service on the Children's Literature Legacy Award Committee
• Twitter Use Guidelines
• Guidelines for ALSC Committees Posting Content to the ALSC Website

Pertinent 91´«Ã½ Policies

Publications

ALSC Matters! Newsletter

The official online newsletter of the Association for Library Service to Children.

• Policies and Procedures

Children and Libraries: The Journal of The Association for Library Service to Children

• Policies and Procedures

Monograph (non-serial) Publications

Committees may determine that to achieve a specific objective, they need to develop a manuscript for an article, pamphlet, book, or list (either print or on-line versions).

Unless the committee has authorization within its function statement to produce a continuing publication (e.g., Notable Children's Books), Board approval is required, via a proposal process, before work beings on the project. Once approved, the Program Officer will advise and assist committees with the publishing process.

• Guidelines
• Proposal Form

History

• Brief History of ALSC
• List of Past Presidents
• List of Past Executive Directors
• Oral Histories

Governance

Elections

• Nominating and Leadership Development Committee
• Nominating Process for Board positions- questions and answers
• Election Process

Guiding Documents

• Bylaws
• Strategic Plan

Roles and Responsibilities of Elected Officials

• President
• Vice-President/President Elect
• Past-President
• Executive Director
• Board of Directors
• 91´«Ã½/ALSC Councilor
• Fiscal Officer

Program and Budget Development

• Budget - General Information
• Program and Budget Evaluation Criteria
• Children's Library Services Endowment - funding for committee projects

Committees

General Information

• List of ALSC Committees, Discussion Groups, and Task Forces
• Volunteering and the Appointments Process
• Committees - General Information
• Chair Orientation Tipsheet
• Committee Member Orientation Tipsheet
• 91´«Ã½ Representation to Outside Organizations
• Organizational Definitions
• Committee Volunteer Form

Meetings & Resources

• 91´«Ã½ Connect Tips
• Best Practices for Virtual Committees Wiki [Wiki no longer available]
• Board Action Request form
• ALSC Procedures for Implementing 91´«Ã½ Open Meeting Policy
• ALSC Travel Policy
• Sample letter to member supervisor
• Quarterly reporting form (online)
• ALSC Pathfinder (How do I...?)

Education

Annual Conference Programs

• Proposal Process

Online Education

• Online Education Proposal Form